Saint Gregory of Narek mug

The Saint Gregory of Narek mug is a gift for someone who appreciates Armenian Christian tradition, spiritual poetry or prayer expressed through words. The chosen miniature presents him with a book, an image accompanying the memory of one of the best-known religious authors of that tradition.

Saint Gregory of Narek mug and the language of prayer

Gregory was born in Vaspurakan, in historical Armenia, and was educated at the monastery of Narek. He spent much of his life there, dedicated to study, teaching and writing. His education brought together biblical texts, Armenian literature and works by earlier authors, which nourished his own way of expressing prayer.

The Book of Lamentations organises this prayer into ninety-five chapters. The plea for mercy and solidarity with human suffering run through a work passed down over centuries. In 2015, Pope Francis recognised him as a Doctor of the Catholic Church, adding that title to an Armenian veneration with a long history.

A miniature and places from his life

The Saint Gregory of Narek mug reproduces an Armenian miniature with a halo, red cloak and a book against a golden background. The reverse bears his name, Vaspurakan as his birthplace, Narek as his place of death and the 27 February commemoration. These references accompany the artistic representation of the saint.

It can be a gift for someone who enjoys his writings, studies Eastern Christianity or has a personal connection with Armenia. A dedication of your own can accompany the gift and explain which reading, encounter or memory led you to choose this figure. Your words can connect the image with the recipient's story.

We print the design by sublimation. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview. In the 3D viewer, you can examine the image and text, rotate the composition and activate Both sides to display two opposing views of the same design. Choose the handle orientation for a right-handed or left-handed user and select the quantity separately. You will find other figures to accompany the Saint Gregory of Narek mug in our collection of religious mugs.

Frequently asked questions

Which image does the mug feature?
An Armenian miniature of Saint Gregory of Narek with a halo, red cloak and a book.

Which places appear on the reverse?
Vaspurakan as his birthplace and Narek as his place of death.

Does it include a text from his works?
This design bears the saint's name, places from his life and the 27 February commemoration.